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Mountain Fest celebrates mountain life in its many colors

Published on Sep. 10, 2018

The University of Kentucky Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability ushers in autumn and celebrates mountain life with Mountain Fest, Sept. 18-22.

UK’s Fragipan Field Day to highlight research breakthrough

By Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 5, 2018

UK soil scientists will presented their significant research breakthrough Oct. 3 at the UK Research Farm in Princeton.

Increased awareness, engagement are goals of Backyard Streams program

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 31, 2018

A new program and online course from UK Cooperative Extension will help homeowners with backyard streams appreciate the resource, protect personal property and improve water quality and habitat.

September’s Kentucky Proud Evening is abuzz with bee info

Published on Aug. 31, 2018

Tammy Horn, author of “Bees in America: How the Honey Bee Shaped a Nation,” will speak at the free monthly series hosted by Fayette County Cooperative Extension Service.

Extension project helps those with limited mobility, disabilities

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 30, 2018

The project is providing fresh produce and flowers to individuals who cannot garden.

Hunter named leader of UK Family and Consumer Sciences Extension

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 27, 2018

As assistant director, Hunter will provide oversight for family and consumer sciences extension and work with state extension specialists to conduct state-level programs and events.